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" A 19th Century Four Bedroom Detached Sandstone Cottage Residence (Later Extended) Plus Adjacent Two Roomed Detached Sandstone Cottage Standing In Approximately .62 Of An Acre Of Mature Private Gardens In A Superb Location In Heswall Lower Village Conservation Area

The earlier parts of the property are understood to have been erected pre-1870 as a country cottage for the treasurer of the Marine Insurance Co., in Liverpool, Chestnut Cottage is a four bedroomed detached largely sandstone cottage style home having been enlarged circa 1890 and 1961 and benefits from an adjacent two roomed detached sandstone cottage, all standing in extensive mature gardens of approximately ?62 of an acre including an area of woodland which extends to Feather Lane, within easy reach of all the amenities of nearby Heswall centre.

This superb and highly regarded location in the Lower Village Conservation Area enjoys some distant views towards the Welsh Hills and whilst the property provides comfortable accommodation, it undoubtedly provides scope for a scheme of general overall modernisation and updating with ample space for enlargement subject to the usual consents. This is undoubtedly a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine character largely sandstone property of considerable history and immense further potential.

The accommodation, which benefits from many original features and gas central heating, includes a reception hall, lounge with bay window opening to an adjacent sitting room, superbly proportioned dining room opening to the front terrace, 20ft fitted breakfast kitchen and inner hall leading to the ground floor shower/cloakroom. To the first floor a central landing and inner landings leads to four bedrooms and a bathroom. The detached cottage provides a ground floor living room with inoperable corner range and staircase to a room above. There is excellent off-road parking and two car ports whilst the extensive mature formal lawned gardens to the front and rear are a particular feature with a profusion of established trees and shrubs with an area of natural woodland walks beyond which connects with Feather Lane and provides a convenient access to Tesco and Heswall centre.

The location is exceptionally convenient for all the amenities of nearby Heswall centre GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION HALL With panelled and glazed door, paneling to dado height, tiled floor, high level display shelving, double radiator, rear window, cloaks cupboard, wall lights, illuminated display cupboard and turned staircase off. INNER HALL With side door to exterior, tiled floor, deep understair storage cupboard. SHOWER/CLOAKROOM 8'9 x 7'6 (2.67m x 2.29m) With large shower cubicle with Mira shower unit, wash basin, w.c., electric radiator and towel rail, tiled walls, small paned window and built-in cloaks cupboard and drawer unit. LOUNGE 14'1 into bay x 11'11 (4.29m into bay x 3.63m) With deep bay window, fireplace with ornamental surround, tiled centre and real Baxi fire (electric fire included) together with shelving to each recess, boxed-in fan heater part of central heating system

(never used) and sliding doors connecting to: SITTING ROOM 14' into bay x 12' (max) (4.27m into bay x 3.66m

( With deep bay window, original fireplace (not used) with shelving to recess, built-in fan heater part of the central heating system

(used). DINING ROOM 18'10 x 12'10 (5.74m x 3.91m) A superbly proportioned room with front French windows opening to the terrace, small paned rear window, boarded Maple floor, double radiators, dado rail, wall lights and electrically operated sun blind over terrace. BREAKFAST KITCHEN 20'8 x 10'6 reducing to 7'10 (6.30m x 3.20m reduci Comprising breakfast area with double radiator, tiled walls, base units and Ideal Mexico gas central heating boiler and opening to kitchen area comprehensively fitted with units providing rolled edged work surfaces, matching wall cupboards above, inset double drainer stainless steel sink unit, slot-in Creda cooker, Zanussi fridge and freezer, dish washer, tiled floor, hatch to dining room and windows overlooking the rear garden. FIRST FLOOR CENTRAL LANDING With access to loft space and rear window on staircase. REAR BEDROOM 4 9'8 (max) x 9'1 (2.95m

( max) x 2.77m) With double radiator, built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers, wall light and rear window. FRONT BEDROOM 3 12'4 x 11' (3.76m x 3.35m) With far reaching views to Wales, double radiator, built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers, two wall lights INNER LANDING 8'7 x 8'4 (2.62m x 2.54m) With double radiator (seldom used), rear window, access to loft space FRONT BEDROOM 2 12' (max) x 10'9 (3.66m

( max) x 3.28m) With far reaching views to the Welsh Hills, double radiator, built-in wardrobe and original fireplace (not operable) with electric fire insert. FRONT BEDROOM 1 12'11 x 12'11 (3.94m x 3.94m) With window with distant views to the Welsh Hills, double radiator, built-in wardrobe with adjacent shelving and cupboards above. BATHROOM 9' x 5'5 (2.74m x 1.65m) With white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.c., electric radiator, heated towel rail from central heating system, ceiling downlighting, rear window, mirror within wall insert. SEPARATE CYLINDER/AIRING CUPBOARD With electric immersion heater and shelving.


There are a wealth of electric power plugs, telephone points, TV aerial points and coved ceilings throughout the property which also benefits from a security system. DETACHED SANDSTONE COTTAGE Comprising: GROUND FLOOR 12'4 x 11'6 (3.76m x 3.51m) With original corner Range (inoperable), Belfast ceramic sink with cold water supply, front window, plumbed spaces for washing machine and dryer, built-in cupboards with freezer, fan heater from central heating system

(disconnected) and turned staircase leading to: FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM 13'4 x 12'4 (overall) (4.06m x 3.76m

( overall)) With front and rear windows, far reaching views to the Welsh Hills and fan heater (disconnected).


Currently the cottage is heated with electric oil filled radiators. OUTSIDE Driveway opening to a forecourt providing excellent parking and leading to two separate car ports.


Secluded lawned front garden surrounded by established trees and shrubs, water feature and wide raised terrace. Side pathways lead to the lawned rear garden with borders, pathways, shrubs, water feature, established fruit trees, large heated greenhouse, three garden sheds and tool store. Beyond a sandstone wall lies a further natural woodland garden area with log edged pathways with hand rails, far reaching views to the Welsh Hills and a connection (if required) to Feather Lane for access into Heswall centre. Throughout the exterior there is a wealth of stone work and paving and in the yard at the side there is a coal store and bin house. Council Tax Band : G You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website. "